Tower Hamlets are about to decide whether or not to give consent to development proposals for the area around Norton Folgate, a street just east of the City of London, close to Shoreditch and within the Elder Street conservation area.

How We Help

Click on the images below to find out how we help people look after the Historic Environment.

Our Archive Collections

This photograph of Battersea Power Station at night, taken in the 1950s, is one of more than 12 million photographs, drawings, reports and publications that you can find in our archive collections. Uncover your home's past, trace your family's footprints or dig into the history of your local area.

Research

Our research illuminates the stories and values of historic places, such as these prehistoric burial mounds at Ashen Hill on the Mendips. This increases people's understanding and enjoyment of our heritage, and helps us all protect it better.

Looking After Your Home

If you live in an older or listed building, we can help you look after your home. These cottages in Dinton, near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, are constructed with witchert - a natural blend of white chalk and clay which is mixed with straw. Our best practice guidance helps owners conserve places like this.

Our Planning Advice

The Royal National Theatre on the South Bank in London, listed Grade II*, wanted to remodel and renovate their facilities but needed to maintain their programme of performances. We advised them on where and how they could provide a temporary theatre while works were carried out. The 'Red Shed' has provided an award-winning temporary solution.

Our Blog

Our Heritage Calling blog is an informative and often light-hearted look at our latest research, publications and news stories about the best in our country's heritage, from buildings and architecture to maritime and archaeology.